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The original ''[[All Star DC Comics]]'' title, and one of the most [[Memetic Mutation|memetic]] comic books of the last decade. Ran from 2005 until 2008. When DC announced the book it was widely anticipated as [[Frank Miller]]'s return to the site of two of his greatest books - ''[[The Dark Knight Returns]]'' and ''[[Batman: Year One]]'', this time with the tale of Robin's origin. The story that fans got, though... well, let's just say it wasn't what anybody expected.
The original ''[[All Star DC Comics]]'' title, and one of the most [[Memetic Mutation|memetic]] comic books of the last decade. Ran from 2005 until 2008. When DC announced the book it was widely anticipated as [[Frank Miller]]'s return to the site of two of his greatest books - ''[[The Dark Knight Returns]]'' and ''[[Batman: Year One]]'', this time with the tale of Robin's origin. The story that fans got, though... well, let's just say it wasn't what anybody expected.
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* [[A Day in The Limelight]]: Issue 10 is mostly done from Lt. Jim Gordon's point of view.
* [[A Day in the Limelight]]: Issue 10 is mostly done from Lt. Jim Gordon's point of view.
* [[The Adjectival Superhero]]: He's the Goddamn Batman!
* [[The Adjectival Superhero]]: He's the Goddamn Batman!
* [[All Amazons Want Hercules]]: [[Wonder Woman]] ''really'' hates men. That is, all men except [[Superman (Comic Book)|Superman]]. After the two get into an argument, Supes stomps on the ground hard enough that it knocks her over. This ''turns her on'' and leads to the two making out.
* [[All Amazons Want Hercules]]: [[Wonder Woman]] ''really'' hates men. That is, all men except [[Superman]]. After the two get into an argument, Supes stomps on the ground hard enough that it knocks her over. This ''turns her on'' and leads to the two making out.
* [[All There in the Manual]]: The story makes more sense as a sequel to ''[[Batman: Year One]]'' when you read issue #10 and some plot points such as Batman's relationship with GL become very interesting when compared to DKSA. Also confirmed by [[Word of God]] is that the series is in the same universe as ''[[The Dark Knight Returns]]''.
* [[All There in the Manual]]: The story makes more sense as a sequel to ''[[Batman: Year One]]'' when you read issue #10 and some plot points such as Batman's relationship with GL become very interesting when compared to DKSA. Also confirmed by [[Word of God]] is that the series is in the same universe as ''[[The Dark Knight Returns]]''.
** Though this is kind of ruined by its inconistincies with the other stories, especially in regards to Batman's attitude towards killing.
** Though this is kind of ruined by its inconistincies with the other stories, especially in regards to Batman's attitude towards killing.
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** Given that Robin nearly ''murders'' Hal Jordan at one point....you can probably put him on the [[Jerkass]] list too.
** Given that Robin nearly ''murders'' Hal Jordan at one point....you can probably put him on the [[Jerkass]] list too.
* [[Heroic Comedic Sociopath]]: Batman and Black Canary. Batgirl and Robin are Heroic Comedic Sociopaths-in-training.
* [[Heroic Comedic Sociopath]]: Batman and Black Canary. Batgirl and Robin are Heroic Comedic Sociopaths-in-training.
* [[Hotter and Sexier]]: Much more blatant [[Fan Service]] than is usual in comic books, including a beautifully drawn make-out session in the rain between costumed Black Canary and Batman ("The costumes make it better" line might be a reference to [[Watchmen (Comic Book)|Watchmen]]: we refer the reader to that book's page for the explanation of why this is so: suffice to say, it's not simply a fetish).
* [[Hotter and Sexier]]: Much more blatant [[Fan Service]] than is usual in comic books, including a beautifully drawn make-out session in the rain between costumed Black Canary and Batman ("The costumes make it better" line might be a reference to [[Watchmen (comics)|Watchmen]]: we refer the reader to that book's page for the explanation of why this is so: suffice to say, it's not simply a fetish).
* [[Lingerie Scene]]: Vicki Vale's first appearance is three pages of her parading around her apartment in pink lingeries and high heels. Doubles as [[Hello Boys]].
* [[Lingerie Scene]]: Vicki Vale's first appearance is three pages of her parading around her apartment in pink lingeries and high heels. Doubles as [[Hello Boys]].
** Some editions feature Miller's script for this scene, which gets pretty disturbing as he goes on and on about how detailed her underwear should be, and even calls himself shameless when he asks for a closeup of her ass.
** Some editions feature Miller's script for this scene, which gets pretty disturbing as he goes on and on about how detailed her underwear should be, and even calls himself shameless when he asks for a closeup of her ass.
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* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: Vicki Vale. To make that point even more blunt, her first ever appearance in the story has her standing in her apartment talking about Batman... wearing nothing but pink lingerie.
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: Vicki Vale. To make that point even more blunt, her first ever appearance in the story has her standing in her apartment talking about Batman... wearing nothing but pink lingerie.
* [[Mood Whiplash]]: Issue 9 was when Batman meets Green Lantern in a yellow room, at first is incredibly funny (DAMN YOU AND YOUR LEMONADE!!) and when Robin starts fighting Green Lantern it's still hilarious and Batman is in the joke but the fun stops abruptly with a splash page of Robin {{spoiler|punching Green Lantern's throat, almost killing him}} if it weren't for Batman. Then it's followed by an crowning moment of Heartwarming.
* [[Mood Whiplash]]: Issue 9 was when Batman meets Green Lantern in a yellow room, at first is incredibly funny (DAMN YOU AND YOUR LEMONADE!!) and when Robin starts fighting Green Lantern it's still hilarious and Batman is in the joke but the fun stops abruptly with a splash page of Robin {{spoiler|punching Green Lantern's throat, almost killing him}} if it weren't for Batman. Then it's followed by an crowning moment of Heartwarming.
** In universe and out, Batman and Canary have been making out under the rain and "[[Watchmen (Comic Book)|under the hood]]", when Batman mentions he can drive her home... in his Batmobile. Canary shows disappointment with her idol's naming choice. Which instantly kills the mood for everyone involved, including the readership, because this Batman is ''really touchy'' about his stuff and his person not being as awesome as he thinks it is.
** In universe and out, Batman and Canary have been making out under the rain and "[[Watchmen (comics)|under the hood]]", when Batman mentions he can drive her home... in his Batmobile. Canary shows disappointment with her idol's naming choice. Which instantly kills the mood for everyone involved, including the readership, because this Batman is ''really touchy'' about his stuff and his person not being as awesome as he thinks it is.
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Alfred finds himself making crazy suggestions like, "Maybe we shouldn't force [[Memetic Mutation|Dick Grayson age twelve]] to ''survive by eating rats''."
* [[Only Sane Man]]: Alfred finds himself making crazy suggestions like, "Maybe we shouldn't force [[Memetic Mutation|Dick Grayson age twelve]] to ''survive by eating rats''."
* [[Precision F-Strike]]: "This arcade belongs to the ''fucking'' Batgirl!"
* [[Precision F-Strike]]: "This arcade belongs to the ''fucking'' Batgirl!"
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* [[Unusual Euphemism]] and [[Inherently Funny Words]]: Black Canary is called ''lovechunks''.
* [[Unusual Euphemism]] and [[Inherently Funny Words]]: Black Canary is called ''lovechunks''.
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]]: Both Robin and The Green Lantern call out Batman for his Bat-shit crazy behavior. Ironically, Batman also gets to call out Robin when Robin {{spoiler|crushes Green Lantern's throat}}.
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]]: Both Robin and The Green Lantern call out Batman for his Bat-shit crazy behavior. Ironically, Batman also gets to call out Robin when Robin {{spoiler|crushes Green Lantern's throat}}.
* [[Who Are You]]: The first issue of ''[[All Star Batman]]'' included this [[Memetic Mutation|memetic]] exchange (which, [[Stealth Parody|for better]] [[Internet Backlash|or for worse]], effectively set the tone for the series as a whole):
* [[Who Are You?]]: The first issue of ''[[All Star Batman]]'' included this [[Memetic Mutation|memetic]] exchange (which, [[Stealth Parody|for better]] [[Internet Backlash|or for worse]], effectively set the tone for the series as a whole):
{{quote| '''Dick Grayson, [[Running Gag|Age 12]]:''' Who the hell are you anyway, giving out orders like this?<br />
{{quote| '''Dick Grayson, [[Running Gag|Age 12]]:''' Who the hell are you anyway, giving out orders like this?<br />
'''Batman:''' What are you, ''dense''? Are you ''retarded'' or something? Who the hell do you ''think'' I am? I'm the Goddamn ''Batman''. }}
'''Batman:''' What are you, ''dense''? Are you ''retarded'' or something? Who the hell do you ''think'' I am? I'm the Goddamn ''Batman''. }}
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